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Programmer

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/

One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

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📖 Definitions of "Programmer"

noun

1
One who writes computer programs; a software developer.
2
One who decides which programs will be shown on a television station, or which songs will be played on a radio station.
3
A device that installs or controls a software program in some other machine.
4
A short film feature as part of a longer film program.

🔄 Synonyms of "Programmer"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
computer programmernoun	Synonym of programmer (“one who writes computer programs”).
software engineernoun	One who designs and implements software solutions.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Programmer"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
software engineernoun	One who designs and implements software solutions.
computer programmernoun	Synonym of programmer (“one who writes computer programs”).
programmingnoun	(computing) The act of writing a computer program.
schedulernoun	A person or device that determines a schedule, that determines the order that tasks are to be done.
developernoun	(computing) A software developer; a person or company who creates or modifies computer software.
schedulenoun	A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur.
timernoun	A device used to measure amounts of time.
writernoun	A person who writes, or produces literary work; an author can refer to themselves as "the writer".
programmed	(Quakerism) having a minister or pastor who conducts religious services.
computer scientistnoun	One who studies or practises computer science.
software developer	—
codernoun	(computing) A programmer (computer programmer).
software architectnoun	(computing) An architect (not to be confused with a designer) of software based on technology, who prepares plans and superintends construction of that software.
systems analystnoun	(computing) A person whose job is to perform systems analysis by being responsible for researching, planning and recommending software and system choices to meet an organization's business requirements.
systems programmernoun	(computing) A programmer responsible for systems programming.
application developer	—
technologistnoun	A scientist, engineer, or technician who specializes in a particular technology, or who uses technology in a particular field.
code monkeynoun	(slang, sometimes derogatory) A computer programmer.
web developernoun	(computing, Internet) A person who develops applications designed to be used via the World Wide Web.
programernoun	(American spelling, uncommon) Alternative spelling of programmer. [(computing) One who writes computer programs.]